2005 Appaloosa Horse Club

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2005
B O A R D
O F
D I R E C T O R S
Appaloosa Horse Club
E L E C T I O N
ALL ZONES
As a member of the Appaloosa Horse Club it is your right and privilege to participate in the Board of
Directors election. By casting your vote, you help elect a director who best represents your needs. The candidates
running in your Territory have stated their stand on pertinent issues to assist you in making this decision. If you
have concerns, call the candidates in your territory and ask them questions. As a member, your vote counts, and
is important to the future of the Appaloosa Horse Club.
VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS
TERRITORY I
Zone A-Washington, Oregon,
Alaska, British Columbia and
Yukon Territory
Zone B-Idaho, Montana, Wyoming,
Alberta and Northwest
Territory
Zone C-North Dakota, South
Dakota, Minnesota,
Saskatchewan,
Manitoba and
Nunavut
TERRITORY II
Zone A-California and Hawaii
Zone B-Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico,
Mexico and International Affiliates in the
Southern Hemisphere
Zone C-Colorado and Kansas
ATTENTION MEMBERS:
TERRITORY III
Zone A-Missouri and Nebraska
Zone B-Iowa and Wisconsin
Zone C-Illinois and Indiana
TERRITORY IV
Zone A-Texas
Zone B-Oklahoma and Louisiana
Zone C-Florida and Alabama
TERRITORY V
Zone A-Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi
Zone B-Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina
Zone C-Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, District
of Columbia, Maryland and all International Affiliates
not otherwise specifically
listed in another zone.
TERRITORY VI
Zone A-Michigan and Ohio
Zone B-Pennsylvania, New York and Ontario
Zone C-New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine,
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Quebec, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Maritime Islands.
MEMBERS NOMINATED IN ALL TERRITORIES:
TERRITORY I, ZONE A
Glenn Popelka, Allyn WA
TERRITORY II, ZONE A
Kathyrn Cullison, Montaque CA
Dennis Dean, Apple Valley, CA
TERRITORY II, ZONE B
Frank Larrabee, Corrales NM
Diana M Olson, Tucson AZ
TERRITORY III, ZONE A
Sharon Woods-Hopkins,
Marble Hill MO
Jim Jirkovsky, Kearney NE
Robert E Swick, Lebanan MO
TERRITORY IV, ZONE A
Larry Baker, Sumner TX
Mike Howard, McKinney TX
TERRITORY IV, ZONE B
Debby Letham, Yukon OK
TERRITORY V, ZONE A
Eric Beené, Nesbit MS
TERRITORY V, ZONE B
Kenneth L. Austin, Jr., Climax NC
Lisa Banks, Trenton NC
TERRITORY VI, ZONE A
Larry Edwards, Dayton OH
Laura Lyon, Howell MI
2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
All Territories, with the exception of Territory I, will be
participating in this year’s
elections. Each eligible member will receive a ballot(s) for
only those persons running in
their territory.
Statements from the candidate(s) running in your territory can be found inside this
newsletter. Please refer to this
information prior to voting.
Please find the enclosed ballot(s) and return envelope and
follow the voting instructions.
Inside these pages is your official
Appaloosa Horse Club election
ballot and return envelope. After
reviewing the information on
the candidates, making your
choice is as simple as:
1
2
CIRCLING THE
CANDIDATE
OF YOUR CHOICE.
MAILING THE
BALLOT IN THE
RETURN ENVELOPE
PROVIDED.
In order to be counted,
the ballot must arrive at the offices of
our Certified Public Accountant,
David Strottman by May 31.
The return envelope is pre-addressed.
However, you do need to attach a
stamp to mail it.
DO NOT MAIL THE BALLOT
TO THE ApHC.
TERRITORY I, ZONE A
NO BALLOT ENCLOSED
GLENN POPELKA
PO Box 198
Allyn WA 98524
(360) 275-8558
In all elections for the office of director when at the close of nominations there is only one nominee for
said office, upon certification by the
executive secretary as to the singular
candidate for the office of director, the board has instructed the
CEO (executive secretary) to cast a ballot for the sole nominee
who will thereby be deemed elected to the position of director
of that territory, wherein the election will be conducted without the mail ballot process. Therefore, since Glenn Popelka
from Allyn, Washington, is the only candidate running for the
position of director in Territory I, Zone A, he is hereby deemed
elected to the position of director in this territory.
Statement of Qualifications/Purposes:
My name is Glenn Popelka. I have been involved with the
Appaloosa horse for over a decade. I am presently president of
my regional club, co-manager of the Tall Timber Circuit
Appaloosa Show and vice-president of Farwest Appaloosa
Champions. I own, trail ride, exhibit and breed the Appaloosa
horse. I am experienced organizing, planning shows and directing personnel. I have owned and operated my own ranch
for nearly ten years, I feel I can bring a well-rounded, fair out
look to the Appaloosa Horse Club.
As an ApHC director I would serve the regional clubs, meet
their membership, exchange ideas, hear their concerns and be
their voice. I want to strengthen regional clubs by concentrating on increasing gamily and youth membership with
youth as a focus. Without youth membership increasing or at
least staying stable, I believe that the future of the club could
be jeopardized. I will concentrate the majority of my time as
a director to bring in new members and help design youth and
family programs that fulfill their goals as a member of the
ApHC. Next, obtaining sponsorships could help the youth
programs by relieving some of the financial burdens so many
of us have experienced. I believe that if we could make youth
programs easily obtainable it would perpetuate more and
more youth coming in the ApHC.
Last, as breeder, I would like to address the current CPO
ApHC rules. It is a grave concerns, which when a rule change
is made horses and memberships decline amass. The CPO
rule changes that forced horses and horse owners out of the
ApHC should be amended immediately. When rules are
changed, they should be declared as a benefit to all including
the breed, not to just a portion of the membership.
Remember, what we do today should be remembered as a triumph and not a legacy we would rather forget.
Sincerely,
Glenn Popelka
TERRITORY II, ZONE A
BALLOT ENCLOSED
KATHY CULLISON
6038 Frontier
Montague CA 96064
(530) 459-1116 • [email protected]
Statement of Qualifications/Purposes:
My name is Kathy Cullison and I
am seeking the opportunity to represent the members of Territory II,
Zone A on the Board of Directors of
the Appaloosa Horse Club.
I have loved Appaloosas since I
was a child. I have been breeding
Appaloosas in Northern California
for over 14 years now. My activities
with my Appaloosas include showing, team penning, breeding and just
plain pleasure trail riding. I have a practical hands-on understanding of the needs of a diverse member population, and I
want to represent the wants and needs of all the members in
my territory.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Counselor and one of
my jobs is to help heal problem areas in relationships and
improve communication within groups. To do this requires
the ability to be able to see all sides of an issue and bring all of
those sides to an agreement. My education and experience as
a counselor would bring a unique and valuable perspective to
the Board of Directors.
As a current appointed member of an ApHC ad hoc committee, I have a working relationship with several Directors and
Committee members. I am familiar with how our Club works
and believe that I can work well within our committee system.
Teamwork between the Board members and communication with the members is essential if we are to help solve any
of the problems that the Appaloosa Horse Club and its members are facing. If you choose to elect me as your representative, I will keep those lines of communication open through
telephone, mail, email and the Internet.
Members would like to see new and innovative approaches
to helping the Appaloosa horse regain the popularity that has
been lost. This would include improving our Club image in an
effort to strengthen Club finances. We need to put an emphasis on increasing our membership and keeping the members
that we have. There needs to be more focus and support for our
Regional Clubs and showing needs to be made more affordable.
I believe we can do more to improve marketing and promotion. Particularly in the areas of outside advertising and
raising corporate sponsorships, and this needs to be a number
one priority of the Board. If elected I would be strongly in favor of increasing the dollar amount spent towards advertising
in other magazines and online venues.
If elected to the Board of Directors for Territory II, I would
like to be the voice for all the members of my territory. I wish
to hear all of your concerns, ideas, wants and needs, as I believe that my job as a Board member would be to bring to the
table what YOU want. I am confident that I would be a good
representative for the members of Territory II.
I would appreciate your consideration of my candidacy to
be your Territory II Board of Directors representative. Thank
you and I look forward to hearing from you.
DENNIS DEAN
23772 Keator Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(768) 461-0097
Statement of Qualifications
I raise Appaloosa horses, I stand
an Appaloosa stallion, I show Appal oosa horses exclusively, I am
President of a Regional Club, I have
been a Board member of Cal Western
Appaloosa Show Horse Association,
I served as your ApHC Director for
Territory II from 1997 to 2001, and I
am an Appaloosa judge. I have been
on Regional Boards since the late
1970’s, having served as President for over ten years during
that time. I want to serve you and the Appaloosa industry by
running for the National ApHC Board again. I believe I have
much to offer our Territory and the Appaloosa breed as a
whole not only from my 30 year relationship with the
Appaloosa horse, but also from my professional role in the
high tech industry of computers and electronics My job allows
me to examine in detail, all of the operational intricacies of a
complex multi-billion dollar computer business from its supply chain management to sales. I have been able to improve
business systems and save millions of dollars in my job and
believe I can offer the same opportunity to the ApHC and the
Appaloosa industry. I promise to send regular email newsletters to all who want them and post issues and information via
website so that you are as informed as I am.
Statement of Purpose
I understand how Boards and Committees operate and
how decisions are made. I am a realist when it comes to
making changes and serving the members of our Territory.
I am on the “front lines” with you and share the same experiences you have, and consequently am very willing and
capable of taking the message forward to pursue resolution
for the betterment of the Appaloosa industry. I have a vision of the ApHC’s future based on actual breed statistics. It
isn’t very positive and desperately needs change. While the
equine registrations are growing as a whole, the Appaloosa
registrations are declining! Our mare population and stallion population are declining. The number of horses entered in activities (which are primarily shows) is declining. The good news is that the Non Pro numbers are increasing, mostly in the 45 and over range. But the youth
numbers are declining as well. Much of this is no surprise to
most of us. We now have the statistical proof to back this
up. We need to use that data to develop a plan to grow the
Appaloosa industry instead to waiting and watching it
shrink. At best we are only 3.5% of the entire equine market. Can we afford to become any less significant? If we do
we won’t be able to market our Appaloosa’s because we
won’t be recognized as a large enough force to sustain product value in the market place.
I also believe there is not enough Appaloosa product (horses) in the market place to meet demand. I believe that the
Regional Club is the key to the marketplace and that their
health and well-being are paramount. Additionally, we need
a more efficient method of communicating up and down the
Appaloosa industry hierarchy.
Cal l me at (760) 961-0097 or ema il me at [email protected] if you have a question or just
want to discuss some ideas about the breed.
Respectfully,
Dennis Dean
TERRITORY II, ZONE B
BALLOT ENCLOSED
FRANK LARRABEE
PO Box 273
Corrales NM 87048
(505) 897-8121
[email protected]
Statement of Qualifications
Frank Larrabee is a life-long horseman, with a 20-year history in the Appaloosa breed. By trade, he is a businessman and owner of Larrabee Construction. Frank grew up on a horse
farm in Illinois and went to Marmion
Military Academy. At 17, he moved
to New Mexico to play college basketball and earned his degree in Biology
and Sociology. Later, Frank made his permanent home in
Corrales, New Mexico where he started his business and horse
farm. Frank balances his horses and construction company with
the help of his wife, partner, and avid horsewoman Melanie.
The couple stays active in the local community and public building projects. Frank finds time to continue his active interest in
basketball by coaching the Navajo Boys Varsity Basketball team
at To’hajiilee High School outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Frank and Melanie have bred and exhibited many National and
World Champion Appaloosas including their stallions Mr. Cool
Hand Luke and Choc Full of Chips.
Statement of Purpose
As a horseman, I believe the Appaloosa Horse Club’s best
days are in front of us. As a businessman, I believe in a professional approach to growth in our association. As President
of the ApHC and your director, I have worked with the BOD
to set these goals for our success:
Increase exposure of the Appaloosa Horse through innovative, modern and aggressive marketing strategies.
“The Appaloosa Horse” monthly television show premiered in 2004 on RFD-TV, which airs in 23 million homes
throughout America.
Increase the value and marketability of our horses.
The ApHC Board of Directors took over the management
of the 2004 World Appaloosa Horse Sale. The average price
increased from $2,600 in 2003 to $3,400 per head in 2004.
We are currently working on a 40+ head yearling sale at the
World Show for 2005. These yearlings will be eligible to return as two year olds to the 2006 World Show and compete
for $30,000 in futurity money.
Secure major corporate sponsors.
Nutrena Feeds will award a $10,000 check to the winner of
the “Iron Horse Competition” at the 2005 World Show.
Nutrena will issue coupons valuing $20 for each ApHC member. Our ApHC logo will appear on millions of Nutrena feedbags distributed throughout the World.
Increase membership, registrations and participation at
ApHC events.
Registrations and memberships have waned in the past
several years. We need aggressive strategies to register our
horses and to increase our membership. There are, however, bright spots in the show arena. Regional show participation was up significantly last year and our National/Youth World Show saw a 10% increase. The addition of many Youth Walk/Trot classes has helped with
this trend. Also, we would like to target our Masters programs for growth.
We can increase participation in our trail rides and endurance trail by providing more advertising and incentives
such as saddles and buckles.
I would appreciate the opportunity to continue these programs and institute new ones for the benefit of the Appaloosa
Horse and you the members of our Association whether your
interest is in show, breeding, trail, racing or simply the enjoyment of owning an Appaloosa.
Thank you,
Frank Larrabee
DIANA M. OLSON
Program Manager - 2105 Support
9000 S Rita Rd - Blvd 9032/Off 2251
Tucson, AZ 85744
(520) 799-5527
Cell (520) 661-6464 Tie - 321
[email protected]
My name is Diana Olson; I have been a lifetime member of
the Appaloosa Horse Club since 1988. I have owned and stood
several stallions since that time and have been showing regionally since 1989. Currently I own and operate Omega
Appaloosas where I stood Macadoo. I am a Non-Pro and do all
my own training, fitting and showing. I am currently president of the Arizona Appaloosa Association and on the board
of the Southern Arizona Appaloosa
Promoters regional club. I am also a
lifetime member of the National
Reining Horse Association, the Cowboy Mounted Shooters and Mounted
Shooters of America. I moved 4
years ago from Central NY were I
showed throughout the east coast. I
have extensive experience on county
boards for family and youth development and personal committees and
have held the position of Chairman for the NY State 4-H horse
judging competition. I have been in Management from 1st line
to Regional manager with the IBM Corporation since 1991. I
was also past president of the NY PENN Stallion, which held
one of the largest all breed futurity shows on the east coast.
I strongly feel that the Appaloosa breed can be more competitive in all aspects of the equine athletics, from open jumping to reining to dressage to cow competitions. I also believe
that our breed can grow to be consistently in the top 3 in
terms of membership and animal registration. I think our
board should be made up of individuals from all aspects of our
breed, showing, judging, trainers, non-pros and the recreational horse owners. Each has a vested interest in insuring
the longevity and popularity of our breed. I believe we need to
move forward in the issues of color and out crossing. We
have taken steps to do this and they need to be continued. I
believe our club is far behind other breeds in marketing the
value of our animals. We need to be more visible in all breed
competitions and at major horse expositions. I feel the input
from our members is the most important tool to get the job
done. The opinions of our membership are varied and I see
this as a good thing. Not everyone will be pleased with decisions made by the board but if their input is heard and taken
into consideration then we all win in the end. I feel the general membership’s faith in the club has improved over the
last couple of years. This momentum needs to be used to continue to improve that working relationship. Several events
over the last few months may have put the club back a step or
two, but has not damaged the leaps the club has achieved. We
must continue to look to the future, learn from the past and
do what is in the best interest of the club as a whole.
I would bring to the board my vast experience with not only the ApHC but from working with and networking with the
other various breeds, breed owners and multiple non-breed
specific clubs. I work to keep current on their issues by frequenting their chat rooms, attending their breed shows and
subscribing to their breed magazines. I feel we can all learn
from each other and use that knowledge to better our own
breed associations. The Appaloosa horse is again starting to
grow in popularity and through careful management and marketing we will regain our status as one of the top breeds in the
US and across the world. International recognition of our
breed is growing and this too needs to be addressed by the
board so as to not lose the momentum achieved so far. Our
open show program continues to grow and is another area of
focus that needs to be encouraged. Many a convert to our
breed comes from the open arena competition.
I not only show regionally, but also attend the Nationals
and World shows. My current gelding not only has placed in
the top 10 at worlds in halter, but is also a winner at open
gymkhana’s and mounted shooters. This broad perspective of
what we can do with our great breed helps me in weighing the
needs of our national club from all aspects. I’m a firm believer that if you want to make something better then you need to
get into a position that can make a difference. I see this opportunity to represent the Appaloosa on the Board of
Directors as my way to make that difference.
Diana M. Olson
TERRITORY III, ZONE A
BALLOT ENCLOSED
SHARON WOODS-HOPKINS
P.O. Box 1010
Marble Hill MO 63764
(573) 238-3005
Cell (573) 238-5054
[email protected]
I have many years experience in most aspects of our Club,
as a trainer, exhibitor, breeder, judge, and CPO inspector. I
feel that my successful business background will enable me to
make the decisions needed to improve the Club for all the
members. I will bring experience and strong work ethic to
make this a Club for all its members.
If you put your confidence in me by your vote, I will work
hard for everyone. I want anyone with any ideas, opinions
and input to feel free to contact me any time.
Sincerely,
Sharon Woods- Hopkins
Statement of Qualifications:
• I have been a member of the ApHC since 1978 and a Judge
for 25 years.
• I have judged all over the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe.
• I was a breeder for 15 years, and have trained and shown
for over 20 years.
• I have been an ApHC inspector for 20 years.
• I have been past President and Board member of Big River
ApHC and Broken Arrow ApHC.
• I currently own and am President of Regional Title & Land
Services, Inc.
• I am married, and my husband Bill and I have four grown
children and four grandchildren.
Statement of Purpose:
I believe that the Appaloosa is the
best Breed in the world. There is no
other breed that offers the beauty,
good disposition, keen sense, and all
around versatility of our Appaloosa
horse. I want to work to help promote and grow our breed all over the
world. Our foreign affiliates need
more cooperation and help. I feel that
to truly welcome the foreign affiliates, we need to make their Director
a voting Director. Further we should make our documents
available in the languages of our affiliates.
I would like to see us work to unify the ApHC and the
Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada. We need to be the leaders
in carefully examining all the evidence concerning HYPP,
HERDA and SCID. We must not rush to judgment especially with HERDA, but rather look at all the science, and how it
will truly impact our bloodlines. We need to preserve the
gains we have made in our breeding programs, while continuing to look at the overall best for our Breed.
I believe the strength of an organization is in the Membership.
I want to help Regional Clubs have better and more successful
shows. I want our breeders encouraged by strong promotion of
the Breed. The rewards for which will bring a higher demand for
the Appaloosa. I would like to see more Corporate sponsors sign
on to our Breed. I want to see our Youth Program excel so that
we become the standard that all breeds look up to.
I would like for all members to feel that they have easy access to their Directors and that they have a real voice in the
operation of the Club. If I am elected, I will welcome input
from everyone with easy access by phone fax or email.
JIM JIRKOVSKY
2446 Cottonmill Ave.
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 237-3390
[email protected]
Statement of Qualifications and Purpose:
Dear Appaloosa members:
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your director for the
past six years. I’ve enjoyed talking
with many of you and listening to
your ideas and suggestions. I think
we all agree that the Appaloosa is a
great horse, and we’re striving for
progress in many different areas of
the industry. I feel the Board of Directors has made some very positive
changes but I also realize how long it takes to see the benefits
of change. There are times when it feels like we’re taking
three steps forward and two steps back.
Once again, I’m asking for your support as I’m running for
Director in Territory III Zone A. Many of you know me personally but I’ll give you a brief biography. I’ve been involved
in the Appaloosa business for over 30 years and my children
grew up in the Appaloosa youth program. My son, Jeff
Jirkovsky, is an active non-pro exhibitor, and my wife and I
own and operate J/S Training in Kearney, Nebraska. We
were honored to be named ApHC Trainers of the Year in
1997 and have been fortunate to have trained and shown
seven World’s Best Appaloosas. I’ve enjoyed being an
Appaloosa judge since 1987 and have judged the National
Appaloosa Show twice as well as judging major shows
throughout the United States, Australia, New Zealand,
France, Germany, Canada, and Italy.
Decisions made by the Board of Directors affect my livelihood as well as yours. I show, judge and own and stand
Appaloosa stallions and breed Appaloosa and AQHA mares.
I’ve seen the impact rule changes have had on our breeding
industry and want to remain on the board to help rectify this
situation. As a breeder, I feel that we need to establish and
maintain standards for outcrossing and registration that will
improve and stabilize the breed’s marketability. Our breed
has made tremendous strides over the years and I strongly
feel we need to continue striving for excellence.
Another issue I’m concerned with is the general membership and the international affiliates. I feel our members deserve the best customer service and every member should receive 12 issues of Appaloosa Journal. I feel regional clubs
need more support from the ApHC, as the regional club is the
backbone of our industry.
I’m currently chairman of the Judges Committee and feel
we have an outstanding group of judges. We’re excited about
our new judges and had a great group of applicants at the
2005 Color Breed Council. We’re working on judges’ accountability and education.
The Executive Secretary position is the main concern of the
Board of Directors. The Board has some very good people in
mind and we’re open to your suggestions as well.
We’re proud of the Nutrena Iron Horse Award that will be
implemented this year at the World Championship Appaloosa
Show. This award will reward the versatility of the
Appaloosa horse, and our partnership with Nutrena is very
exciting.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I’m asking
for your support and I promise to do the best I can for the
Appaloosa horse. I’m very willing to visit with you and listen
to your suggestions regarding improving the Appaloosa Horse
Club. All ApHC members are important to me. Please feel
free to call any time at 308-237-3390.
ROBERT SWICK
26346 HWY N
Lebanon MO 65536
(417) 532-3689
I would like to briefly describe myself and why I feel qualified to serve
you. I am a 63-year old retired public
school educator. Having spent 36
years in the trade of which 27 years
were in administration, I feel the
ability to meet and work with people
to be a strong asset. The final 7 years
I was responsible for a building of
600 students, 60 staff and a budget
in excess of 3 million dollars. Personnel evaluations and budgetary processes are two areas of
strength and confidence. I have worked with at-risk students
and 4-H kids in equine projects and am a strong supporter of
the Youth Program.
In my 42 years as a member of the Appaloosa Horse Club,
I have belonged to many regional clubs and held several offices. I have shown open and non-pro competitions and
without the use of a professional trainer, have been very
successful. One of my geldings went from the pasture to
Supreme Champion with the help of my rider Patricia Dunham and a lot of work. This proves the “small man” can
compete and be successful in the “big game.” I currently am
preparing for my 28th Chief Joseph Trail Ride and participating in others.
When I decided to run for the office of National Director,
my thoughts were how could I help the members and the
Appaloosa breed return to the former position of popularity
and respect in the equine world. I realized it was not something that I could do alone. I should be the voice of the members from my territory. Too often, we as members sit back
and allow someone to act for us, then later complain that it’s
not in our best interest. I believe that all Directors should
communicate to those represented and receive communication from them. Members and regional clubs should speak
out to their Directors. I do not represent any special interest
groups such as judges, trainers, or horse breeders. I represent a person with a life-long interest in the breed and all
those with a similar interest.
It is my hope that we can interest more youth in showing, as
they are the adult riders, breeders, and owners of tomorrow.
Some Regionals are trying to get more youth to participate by
waiving the class entry and charging only national point fees,
stalls, etc. Hopefully more parents can afford to get involved.
Regional clubs may try to encourage individuals to get back
into showing by making the shows more affordable and fun.
One way would be to have each territory, or maybe each regional club, return to a one day, single or double judge show
early in the season. This allows people to try and compete on
a level basis. People would like to see some form of tangible
reward for their efforts rather than just a print of points. It
seems there are many people who have expressed similar concerns in the Journal.
Financial accountability would be one of my primary concerns. I feel there is too much financial waste for lack of accountability. Our problems cannot be solved by constant fee
increases. Eliminating waste and bringing our finances into
line should be our goal.
Members need to be made more aware of club activities
and the inner circle operations should not be kept secret from
the members. The National Club has been cloaked in a veil of
rumors and half-truths for several decades.
TERRITORY IV, ZONE A
BALLOT ENCLOSED
LARRY BAKER
Heart’s Desire Appaloosas
599 CR 33100
Sumner, TX 75486
(903) 782-9110
[email protected]
always agree with your opinion, but I will listen to you and
take it to the B.O.D. Last, but not least, I will always be honest and upfront. Feel free to call or e-mail me at anytime.
Thank you for reading this and considering me as your national director.
Cordially,
Larry Baker
MIKE HOWARD
TO: Appaloosas Horse Club Members of Territory IV
Many of you know me, but for
those who do not, my name is Larry
Baker. My wife, Delita, and I live in
Sumner, TX along with twenty-two
horses. I am writing this letter to ask
for your support and vote for me as
the ApHC Director for Territory IV
Zone A. I do not take it lightly running for this office. Only after being
asked by many people did I finally decide to run for director.
I always thought that someone else would be better qualified
or could do a better job. So the question is, what would Larry
Baker bring to the table? I believe I bring a vision and desire
to see the appaloosa and ApHC members promoted and represented. I feel I can be fair and look at issues from all points
of view. I have only been raising appaloosas since 1997, but
have had horses all my life. Not only am I an owner, I am also a breeder, and competitor. I understand the person who
goes to shows and works to earn points, yet I also understand
the trials of a breeder. I understand the person who owns
one or two horses and wants to trail ride or just have them as
a companion. I have experience in each of these areas.
Delita and I own and manage Heart’s Desire Appaloosas.
We have the privilege of owning a National Champion mare,
Bar Pat Nell, and a two-time Reserve World Champion/ApHC Champion stallion, Special Report. Special Report
was also the 1999 high point S/B Working Cow horse. We also stand our junior stallion, Natural Vision (Vision Maker x
Bar Pat Nell). As you can see, we are not only involved in
halter horses, but performance horses as well.
I want you to have a voice in the ApHC and I want to be
the extension of your voice to the B.O.D. I feel the job of a director should be to represent the people of his or her territory and their views. God has blessed me with the ability to
speak to people. I do that everyday as the national field manager for a major school curriculum company. I spent 27 years
in the U. S. Army as a logistics officer. I am used to writing,
reviewing, and approving contracts as well as dealing with a
diversity of people. I know how to take charge and I know
how to take orders. I promise, if elected, to promote at a national level the wishes of Territory IV. What I will take to the
B.O.D. is the wishes of the people. I realize I do not know everything, so I must depend on your input. I will listen and
seek advice and be a STRONG voice for the people. I may not
8881 Twin Mallets Lane
McKinney, TX 75071
(972) 542-1381
It was 1970 when I bought my
first Appaloosa. Since then, Martha
and I have bred, raised and shown
Appaloosa horses in Western Pleasure, halter and barrel racing. We
have ridden ApHC trail rides for 29
years — all on Appaloosa horses. We
live on and manage a ranch north of
Dallas, were we raise Appaloosa
horses and cattle.
We are members of the Dal-Worth
And Texas Appaloosa Horse Clubs. I have worked in the
World and National shows promoting the Appaloosa horses,
escorting judges and assisting members and visitors. I have
helped to organize and have led trail rides since 1976. I have
served on national committees and attended directors’ meetings for 27 years. During that time I have worked very closely with ApHC directors. I have given various Appaloosa horse
lectures at conventions, shown films, and helped organize
and run ApHC museum auctions.
My business background is wide spread. I have degrees
from Decatur Baptist College and North Texas University. I
am retired from the United States Secret Service, having
served under three presidents. While assigned to the White
House, along with the responsibilities of protecting the president and first family, it was my duty to work with people at
all levels. I have planned budget and financial studies. One
important thing overall, people are all alike. We want to be respected, listened to and we expect honesty. We still want to
be treated with integrity.
I am presently chairman of the board of Co-Op Water Co.
At this time I am also serving as chairman of the deacons at
Rhea’s Mill Baptist church, where I have attended for over 27
years. I am presently vice-president of the Dal-Worth
Appaloosa Horse Club. I believe in helping people that need
help. I will do the same thing for the members of the ApHC.
WE members have experienced many ups and down in the
past 35 years. We’ve made great strides and we’ve made a few
mistakes. My main purpose in being your director is to serve
you, the members, the horse owner, trainer and horse lover—
to help push the Appaloosa and this organization forward into the 21st century. To do that, we must hear our members’
voices and have strong leadership!
As your director, I will listen to your concerns, your ideas
and your feelings as to how you would like for our club to be
represented. We may not agree on everything, but you will be
heard and informed on any and all issues.
As your director, I will be an active and available representative. I have three main objectives:
1. I want the very best horse the Appaloosa can produce, second to none, that can stand and excel with the very best.
2. I want the very best service possible from our national
headquarters for everyone.
3. I want the will of the membership to have a higher priority in the decision made by our directors.
Ask yourself one question. “Have I been getting good representation or have I been wasting my vote?”
Bottom line? If you want honesty and integrity — vote for
Mike Howard.
Thank you for your consideration, and God Bless America!
TERRITORY IV, ZONE B
NO BALLOT ENCLOSED
DEBBY LETHAM
13420 N. Frisco Rd
Yukon OK 73099
(405) 373-1133
[email protected]
executive secretary as to the singular
candidate for the office of director,
the board has instructed the CEO
(executive secretary) to cast a ballot
for the sole nominee who will thereby be deemed elected to the position
of director of that territory, wherein the election will be conducted without the mail ballot process. Therefore, since
Debby Letham from Yukon, Oklahoma, is the only candidate
running for the position of director in Territory IV, Zone B,
she is hereby deemed re-elected to the position of director in
this territory.
TERRITORY V, ZONE A
NO BALLOT ENCLOSED
ERIC BEENÉ
2020 Aspen Dr.
Nesbit MS 38651
(662) 429-5793
[email protected]
executive secretary as to the singular candidate for the office of director, the board has instructed the
CEO (executive secretary) to cast a
ballot for the sole nominee who will
thereby be deemed elected to the position of director of that territory,
wherein the election will be conducted without the mail ballot process. Therefore, since Eric Beené from Nesbit, Mississippi, is the only candidate running for the position of director in Territory V, Zone A, he is hereby deemed re-elected
to the position of director in this territory.
The election of 2005 is upon us and I would appreciate
your vote of confidence as I seek another term on the board of
directors. I have the business skills, experience and leadership ability to help move the club into a positive future. I am
currently the ApHC Vice President and marketing committee
chairman. At a regional level, I am President of the West
Tennessee club and a director with the Mississippi club.
Having a herd of over 30 Appaloosas, I am committed and
passionate about the breed. My horses are shown in ApHC
breed and NRHA shows.
If elected for another term, I would like to assist the ApHC
in becoming more aggressive when it comes to marketing. I
am on the TV committee that helped to launch the Appaloosa
Horse show that airs on television and believe this is a very
important marketing venue that we should continue. I was
instrumental in getting the ApHC to have a booth at the FFA
convention. It was a great venue as over 50,000 youth could
see our live exhibit. In the future, to be successful, I believe it
is vital that we work on the breeders trust, extending it to the
life of the horse. Also, it should be expanded into a program
that rewards all segments of our membership rather they
show, race or compete in distance events. More incentives
should be given to encourage our members to compete on the
open circuits. The Appaloosa is the most versatile of all
breeds, yet for the most part, we stay within our own little
ApHC circle. When the club was at its strongest, we were out
competing and winning against other breeds. Our registrations are now comprised of a significant number of international registrations and our marketing plan should reflect
this. We recently attended Equitana in Germany with money
secured from a government grant and it was a huge success.
We should continue to secure more grants to expand our
reach into other areas of the World. The regional clubs are vital to our marketing goals and it is time the ApHC works and
builds relations with the regionals because they are the lifelines of the club.
In the show arena we have been very successful with our
youth and should continue to build upon that. At the same
time we should continue to grow our masters division and
create more opportunities for the non-pro as well. However,
we need to also remember that less than 15 % of our membership shows horses. Knowing this, our largest potential
area for growth is with our trail and distance programs and it
is extremely important that we build upon and improve this
area within the club.
If elected, I will continue to work diligently for the members and the Appaloosa. Please feel free to contact me by
phone or email to discuss my views.
Thank you,
Eric Beené
TERRITORY V, ZONE B
BALLOT ENCLOSED
KEN AUSTIN
3458 New Salem Road
Climax NC 27233
(336) 685-0070
I am currently semi-retired from a
career in Mortgage Banking. Highlights include starting a company
with 2 employees and growing to
250 employees with a portfolio in excess of one billion dollars. In addition to being half owner of the business, I held the position of Chief Operating Officer.
My wife, Dawn and I bought our
first Appaloosa in 1989 and began
showing that same year. Since that time our son, Jason and
daughter, Kasey have all enjoyed showing our Appaloosa
horses. WE have been very fortunate to have raised and
shown our horses to World and National titles in youth, nonpro and open classes.
I have been a member of the North Carolina Appaloosa
Horse Association since 1989. Over the years I have served as
president twice, director, breeders futurity chairman and
show chairman. I have been a member of numerous clubs on
the East coast. I have been a member and supported the
Appaloosa Game Horse Association and the Appaloosa
Pleasure Horse Association. Our farm has advertised in the
Appaloosa Journal for many years.
My family and I have made a significant investment in the
Appaloosa horse and the Appaloosa Horse Club. As with any
investment attention and involvement are keys to success.
Our investment includes ownership of 20 Appaloosas including broodmares, numerous show horses, and a loud colored stallion, by Chips Hot Chocolate. We raise around 3 foals
each year. As all of you know this is just the beginning, barn,
arenas, trucks, trailers, and etc., all figure into the investment. We attend 8 to 10 shows a year, as well as the National
and World show.
The Appaloosa Horse Club has proven to be successful
over the years, having grown to the third largest registry in
the world. In recent years our club has experienced a backslide, which can be attributed to many things. I believe we
can once again attain success and growth by focusing on six
major areas.
History
Organization
Marketing
Registry
Youth Program
Non-pro Program
Some of the most important issues to me are:
Protecting and promoting the history and heritage of our
horse while breeding for the best possible Appaloosa.
Improving our organization by expanding our board and
making us an “association” that is truly member friendly and
totally accountable to its members.
WE must improve the marketing of our horse by making
each member proud of our accomplishments. Every member
is a sales representative, but we must have strong leadership
in this area.
Our registry has undergone significant change and change
is good. We must continue to examine our CPO program and
make changes that best serve our members. I am in favor of
the pending appendix program.
The last time I ran for this position only a third of the eligible voters voted. I urge all members to take part in the process and vote.
The most important objective for me is to be a passionate
participant. Good decisions cannot be made without good information. I promise to be a good listener and available for
your input.
LISA BANKS
203 West Trent Street
Trenton NC 28585
(252) 448-1345
[email protected]
This spring, Territory V will again choose a voice that will
listen to and serve your needs on the ApHC Board of
Directors. I would appreciate your support and confidence to
elect me again to this position on the board. Some may wonder
why anyone would want to be an ApHC Director, considering
the challenges we all know the club is facing. For me it is simple. I am confident that I can continue to be an effective voice
for Territory V as we move into the
future. I ask only for the opportunity
to demonstrate that.
Representing all members is not
something that I take lightly, and I
strive to provide information on key
issues that affect the Appaloosa, the
ApHC, and its people. Seeking new
and innovative methods for marketing and promotion such as the new
television show featuring the Appaloosa is a positive step in marketing, and of which I am proud
to be a part. Our new marketing director, Bill Scebbi, will be
bringing even more positive promotional changes to our club.
More timely communication with the membership has been
another positive change, as more timely articles appear in the
Journal and the ApHC newsletter goes out on a regular basis.
I still feel that the board of directors should be a balance of all
aspects of our club, and since I am not a judge or a trainer, but
a breeder and regional exhibitor, I can effectively represent
and serve that segment of our club.
Our club faces many challenges in the near future, one of
which will be finding another CEO to lead us. Registration issues and possible rule changes are being discussed, as well as
the impact that the CPO 2002 rule change has had on our club.
GBED and HERDA are paramount in many breeders and
owner’s minds, and the ApHC is actively pursuing new information about these genetic tendencies with which to keep you,
the members, informed. And our club is moving forward with
requiring DNA on a sliding scale, so that in the near future, all
Appaloosas will have DNA on file to alleviate “ringers” or
questions as to correct parenthood of our Appaloosas.
I invite you to utilize the training and experience I have
gained in serving the members of Territory V and the ApHC.
With your support, we can continue to smoothly work together on the many tough issues facing our industry and our horse.
The knowledge and insight I have gained as a member of
the Appaloosa Horse Club and the board of directors has prepared me to continue to serve you in an intelligent and informed way. I understand the absolute necessity for teamwork and for extraordinary attention to detail, how to manage large complex amounts of information, and how to look
past ego and self-interest, to clearly focus on the needs of the
many and not the few. I have learned the hard way, the real
meaning of self-discipline, and keeping one’s cool under pressure. I would like to continue to utilize these experiences in
service to Territory V and the ApHC membership, as together we face tough issues and world-wide growth.
I invite you to utilize the training and insight that I have
gained in serving the members of Territory V and the ApHC.
With your support, we can continue to smoothly work together on the many tough issues facing our industry and our
horse. Please feel free to contact me by phone, e-mail or mail
to discuss my views and other topics.
Thank you,
Lisa Banks
TERRITORY VI, ZONE A
BALLOT ENLCOSED
LARRY EDWARDS
9388 South Palmer Road
Dayton OH 45424
(937) 845-8644
The Appaloosa horse and ApHC
have dominated my life for over 40
years. I’ve been a breeder, trainer,
farrier, judge, show manager, regional club President, served two
terms on the ApHC National Board,
and was twice elected Board President. As owner of Edwards Training Center, I’ve exhibited horses to
World and National championships
and presented clinics in Europe,
South America and Canada. Through my long association
with the ApHC, and especially as a Board member, I’ve done
my homework, worked hard, listened to the needs of our
members, kept communication channels open, and learned
our strengths and weaknesses as an organization.
Why do I again seek to represent you? Because I care about
the future of the horse and our organization, both of which
are facing increasingly troubled times. I offer you my experience, which has taught what doesn’t work, and what has yet
to be considered. Experience also advises against quick fixes
that might look good on paper but which require careful and
thorough study. It also reveals our strengths — diversity and
inclusiveness — but which can sometimes result in trying to
be all things to all people, which doesn’t work.
Let’s be realistic and not fool ourselves into being overly optimistic about our future.
The ApHC is at a crossroads unlike any faced in recent
memory; registrations, breedings and transfers are the lowest
in over 20 years; membership, once growing, is starting to decline; after only a year and amidst controversy, we’re looking
for a new CEO; financially, we’re not facing bankruptcy but
must address serious short and long-term financial issues;
API (new registration proposal), touted as part of a short
and long-range recovery plan, has already divided the membership and may create more problems than it might solve;
regional shows are fewer, smaller and more expensive; we’re
hearing about renewed efforts to close the books; fairness
and consistency in applying drug rules have once again become an issue; the purebred proposal coming before the BOD
sounds appealing but having both its supporters and detractors, deserves close study; we will vote on a controversial
proposal to change the name of our organization; we’re still
an organization with an image problem in the larger equine
world because of the constant public bickering over solutions to many of our problems; we must increase our marketing efforts but cannot do so effectively so long as the hot
issues produce divisiveness. To say we face challenging times
doesn’t begin to paint an accurate picture. Rather, the ApHC
is at a serious crossroads where easy and popular solutions
are few and far between.
As a candidate to represent you, I offer you my experience
in nearly every phase of the Appaloosa industry. My years off
the Board have been good teachers. I’ve kept current and
know solutions to issues cannot be achieved with old ideas,
but know also that new and fresh ideas are best weighed
against the background of experience. I’m proud to have
served you in the past and ask again to be your representative
to help face the difficult times ahead. Please contact me for
more details.
Thank you,
Larry Edwards
LAURA LYON
2675 Spring Hill Drive
Howell MI 48843
(517) 545-1776
[email protected]
Fellow Appaloosa enthusiasts;
I am offering to represent you on
the Appaloosa Horse Club Board of
Directors in Territory VI Zone A.
My name is Laura Lyon. I was
raised on a farm here in Michigan. I
have been a horse owner since 1972,
have owned and bred stock type
horses since 1987, and have been an
ApHC member and an active Appaloosa breeder since 1995.
I spent several years in the western states pursuing my education and career. In 1987 I married my sweetheart Mike and we have two wonderful children. We have recently returned “home” to Michigan where
I assist in managing a successful family business.
In addition to educational and professional management
skills, I have experience as a breeding manager and trainers’
assistant for a large multi-breed show and breeding barn. I am
proud that I have bred, raised and shown an ApHC World
Show Qualifier and a Register of Merit award earner. However I am not a professional trainer nor am I a professional
judge. I enjoy showing, but like the majority of ApHC members, I also use my Appaloosas in a variety of activities outside of the ApHC show ring.
I have a deep interest in the history of our breed and in industry trends affecting the Appaloosa today. I participate in
many phases of “Appaloosa activism” — promotion and advertising, online and group discussions, writing and contributing to Appaloosa articles, and getting Appaloosas out in
the public eye in many positive ways.
My goal as a Director, if elected, is simple — I want to represent you. I will communicate with the members in my area
through telephone, email, regional club meetings and newsletters, and hold periodic Zone/Territory meetings to share information and gather member ideas, concerns, and feedback.
I have heard feedback from members already the ApHC
membership needs online access to pedigrees and show
records. Our regional clubs want help to make showing more
affordable for the average family. Members who show on the
regional, National and World levels are asking for more
judges’ accountability. Exhibitors are demanding tougher drug
rules and penalties. Our members who participate outside of
the ApHC in growing areas such as Trail and Distance,
Dressage, and Combined Driving deserve recognition for their
horses’ achievements and their promotion of the breed. I believe the ApHC can become an industry leader by working
productively with the different facets within our breed.
I believe in keeping a balance between developing and
maintaining the programs, rules, and structure of the club,
and getting and keeping people interested and excited about
owning and participating with their Appaloosas — We need
ALL of our membership for our breed to grow and remain
strong, because our Appaloosas cannot raise and promote
themselves. Without ALL of us, the Appaloosa suffers.
I can offer balanced representation for our diverse ApHC
members and our diverse Appaloosa horses. I urge you to
vote in this upcoming election, and please consider me as
your representative.
Thank you,
Laura Lyon

2005 Appaloosa Horse Club

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